St. Bernard Firefighters Local-146808/14/18 - PFFA
St. Bernard Firefighters Local-1468 currently has 3 active duty firefighters battling cancer. This Bowfishing Charter was donated and Local-1468 provided the raffle tickets, so 100% of the proceeds go directly to the 3 Firefighters to help offset their medical expenses.

Law Enforcement Assist08/14/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164
For approximately 10 hours on Monday August 13th, Local 2164 assisted our partners at Greenwood Village Police with an incident inside the La Quinta Inn, located at Arapahoe Road and I-25.

Potomac and Broncos MVA with HazMAT08/13/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164
On Monday, August 13th, Local 2164 members responded to a property damage vehicle accident at Potomac Street and Broncos Parkway. When members arrived, they discovered a dump truck vs. sedan collision with a ruptured diesel tank and fuel leaking out. Engine 42 and the Hazardous Materials Team (Haz-Mat 38) also responded to assist.

Commerical Structure Fire08/13/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164
At 2 p.m. on Saturday August 11th, Local 2164 members responded to a building fire at the Parker Funeral Home, located at 10325 Parkglenn Way. When members arrived they observed smoke showing from the attic and chimney structure; and the employees confirmed that everyone was safe and outside.

MDA FILL THE BOOT!!!!08/13/18 - IAFF Local 1264
Thank you for your continued support to MDA's Fill the Boot.

Summer Block Party08/12/18 - IAFF local 2464
The first Annual Summer Block Party was a huge success! We hope everyone who came out had as much fun as we all did. We would like to thank the Walpole Town Recreation Department for doing an excellent job with this event & starting this great partnership. Can't wait to host this again next year.

Greater Hanover L2045 Cancer Benefit Ride08/11/18 - Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association
The Greater Hanover Professional Firefighters Association will be hosting the 2nd Annual "Bikin for Boobies" ride on September 15th. Registration starts at 9am at the Clover Lane Station, 204 Clover Lane in Hanover, PA. The ride will leave from there and is about 90 miles.

Save Engine 608/10/18 - IAFF Local 135
Please take a moment to watch this PSA on Engine 6. The Politicians plan to remove it at the end of the year. How will this impact the safety of your family?
Click this link to view the video.

IAFF 54TH CONVENTION - SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 6-10, 201808/09/18 - UPFFA
The Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut would like to thank the following IAFF Locals from Connecticut for attending the IAFF 54th Convention in Seattle, Washington for the 100th Anniversary of our great organization.
For those Connecticut IAFF Locals who were unable to attend your, Local was listed and recognized in our support of this event.

Fire Fighter Down08/06/18 - IAFF Local 2032
Fire fighter down!” It’s the radio distress call no one wants to hear.
For 16 years, professional fire fighter Reece Chambers has been risking his life to save others, the past 14 with East Jefferson Fire Rescue, where he is currently a Lieutenant.
Recently Reece received a personal version of “Fire fighter down!” — he needed a heart transplant.

New members wanted08/06/18 - IAFF Local 1264
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/moa/default.cfm.

MSCFF NEW Mobile App08/05/18 - Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters
The Missouri State Council of Fire Fighters is proud to introduce our newest communication tool; the UnionActive™ Mobile Application for Android, iOS Smartphones and Tablets.
This new technology works in concert with our website. All this is required to use the Mobile App is to be a registered user with the MSCFF website.

IAFF Convention Leave 08/05/18 - IAFF Local #1945
Members,
Your union leadership is currently attending the 100th IAFF Convention. We are asking that you please support the eboard and bargaining team by signing up to cover our shifts. Please speak with members of your firehouse to see if you can cover full shifts, or make two partials work together. Please contact your on-duty BC to assist them with this.

Historic Cancer Legislation 08/04/18 - IAFF Local 902
The Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, thanks Governor Charlie Baker and the entire Massachusetts Legislature for working with us on this historic cancer legislation protecting our members and our families.

Let's Help Reece!08/03/18 - Lets Help Reece
While it doesn’t happen often, there are times when a firefighter is overcome by smoke or otherwise injured while fighting a fire. A call will go out with the message:
Firefighter down—additional resources needed. This moment in time is when those resources—in the form of donations—are needed for this firefighter.

Odd Man Rush08/03/18 - IAFF Local 1264
Fill The Keg for
Join Odd Man Rush Brewing and the Muscular Dystrophy Association for the 2018 Fill the Boot Kick Off Party!
Come down to the brewery to support the Anchorage Area Fire Fighters as we kick off the 2018 Fill The Boot drive.

LODD-FF Susan Peptone, Everett Local 14308/03/18 - IAFF Local 739
RE: Line of Duty Death (LODD) Cancer - Sister Susan Pipitone L143 - Everett, MA.
Brothers & Sisters:
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts regrets to announce the Line of Duty Death Death of
Sister Susan Pipitone, Everett Fire Fighters Local 143, due to Occupational Cancer.

Back to School Shopping 201808/02/18 - Hamden Professional Firefighters
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:
Back to school shopping will take place this Monday, August 6th!!!
The school supplies will be purchased using our Charity Account funds. The school supplies go to children in our community who could use a helping hand.
The supplies will be handed out during a block party event, which details will be released shortly.

Funeral Arrangements For Arson Investigator Jamie Novak08/01/18 - IAFF Local 21
A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, from 3 to 7 pm at:
Grandstrand Funeral Home
11900 Lake Lane North
Lindstrom, MN 55045
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, August 8. The time will be confirmed on Thursday this week - another announcement will go out once that is confirmed. There will be a visitation for an hour prior to this service at the church.

Union Meeting Reminder08/01/18 - Denver Firefighters Local 858
This is a reminder that the Union meeting will take place at The Colorado Professional Fire Center (12 Lakeside Lane, Denver CO 80212) Wednesday, August 1st at 7:00 pm and Thursday, August 2nd at 8:30 am. A few things to be aware of:
1.) The 2018 IAFF Convention will take place next week.

Battle of the Badges07/31/18 - IAFF Local 51
Join us this weekend to help make a difference in our community!
This Friday, Saturday & Sunday United Blood Services will be hosting a Battle of the Badges Blood Drive at Cielo Vista Mall & Mesilla Valley Mall. Each donor will donate on behalf of their favorite department so remember to tell them El Paso Fire sent you.

KCFD Retired Fire Fighters07/30/18 - IAFF Local 42
The Kansas City, Missouri Retired Fire Fighters Association has established its own website. This is one of the best online sources for KCFD History and we invite you to visit them and learn something new about something old. Special acknowledgement to Chuck Gabert, KCFD Retired Fire Captain and Ray Elder, KCFD Retired Fire Captain and KCFD Historian.

Ned Lamont visits Waterbury, Local 133907/30/18 - UPFFA
Ned Lamont candidate for Governor recently stopped by to visit with Members of Waterbury Fire Fighters, Local 1339 to discuss issues affecting Fire Fighters in Connecticut.
Ned is the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut, IAFF Endorsed Candidate for Governor.

Highway 67 MVA with Extrication07/29/18 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2164
At 10:03 p.m. on Monday July 23, 2018, Local 2164 and 4116 members responded to a mutual aid assist with West Douglas County Fire District for vehicle accident requiring technical rescue on Highway 67 just west of Oak Valley Road. When West Douglas Firefighters arrived they found a cement truck down a steep embankment with heavy damage and used ropes to descend down.